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#58 of 67 Need Tires by oldcoach Jan 10, 2009 (8:42 am)
I am the owner of a 2008 Prius, was thinking about getting winter tires for here in Ohio. Does any one have any good ideas about snow tires for my Prius. Replies to this message: snowboarder4 (Jan 10, 2009 9:15 am) railroadjames (Jan 10, 2009 10:26 am)
#59 of 67 Winter Tires by snowboarder4 Jan 10, 2009 (8:59 am)
I think that the issue of winter tires has been ground into the pavement if you will review posts from the past. Goodyear Assurance Triple Tread 195/60R15 is one possibility or drive carefully and keep your existing tires. Unfortunately, I have no place to store snow tires in my mountain condominium, so stick with the issued tires. If you have room, buy winter tires, which are soft rubber, sticky, wear down quickly, and reduce your fuel economy. Otherwise, simply slow down and stay on the road regardless of conditions.
#60 of 67 Re: Need Tires [oldcoach] by snowboarder4 Jan 10, 2009 (9:15 am)
Replying to: oldcoach (Jan 10, 2009 8:42 am) On winter snow tires, take a look at earlier posts #20, #31, #39, #42. Also, check Consumer Reports, which discusses the rating types for dry pavement tires, all-season, and winter snow tires. Ask a good dealership concerning your choices. The winter season tires will have softer rubber, wear more quickly, and can be studded. Check your local state laws concerning dates when studs must be off the roads because they are restricted due to destruction of pavement in some states. Your dealer should know about any restrictions. Replies to this message: railroadjames (Jan 10, 2009 10:26 am)
#61 of 67 Re: Need Tires [snowboarder4] by railroadjames Jan 10, 2009 (10:26 am)
Replying to: snowboarder4 (Jan 10, 2009 9:15 am) I would also suggest that the ..".you get what you pay for applies here." When my o.e. tires were 53 K I decided to buy an economy set of tires (in the $40 dollar bracket) ...Big mistake! Next time around I bought a set of Michlins that have delivered a much improved ride, wear, and roadability. Lesson learned. Oh! Don't forget to do much needed "Wheel Alignment." (about every 40K)
#62 of 67 Re: New Tires on 04 [stevedebi] by mommag Jan 10, 2009 (10:34 am)
Replying to: stevedebi (Feb 07, 2007 1:04 pm) Is it true -- did they make a way for you to turn the Traction Control System off on the newer models?   We own a 2007 and live in Michigan and agree completely with our fellow New Yorkers that on ice and snow many a time we feel like "sitting" ducks just waiting for an accident to happen because of the TCS kicking in.   Anyone know?
#63 of 67 Prius Tire Resistance by greendriver1 Jan 16, 2009 (11:45 am)
Schwab Tire installed 4 new steel radial tires (35psi max press.) and my mileage dropped from 53 mpg to 46 mpg. I called my Toyota dealer who advised me there were 3 approved tires one could install on my Prius. They were the Michelin Pilot, the Bridgestone Teranza and the Goodyear Integrity. In checking with the web low resistance tires on a Prius is important. I called Schwab and they said the dealer is all wet and Schwab tires are better than all three of the recommended tires. Replies to this message: snowboarder4 (Jan 16, 2009 11:53 am)
#64 of 67 Re: Resistance [greendriver1] by snowboarder4 Jan 16, 2009 (11:53 am)
Replying to: greendriver1 (Jan 16, 2009 11:45 am) As with all things in life, trade-offs exist. You must choose between low-resistance and high fuel efficiency or better road grip and low fuel efficiency. Personally, I relax, plan to leave early for work, drive at reasonable speeds through snow and ice, use standard tread tires, and have no problems on ice and snow on steep grades in the mountains.
#65 of 67 Re: Prius tires - and quirks! [demeritt] by BobWinNJ Feb 18, 2009 (10:21 am)
Replying to: demeritt (May 14, 2008 8:49 am) I am reading to decide what tires to buy. I read on this forum that the AC really means Heat, Air conditioning and Ventilation. I notice that when I use the Auto Climate mode and the AC icon is lit, I get better MPG, close to 48 combined with 80% driving at 70mph
#66 of 67 Re: Tires [kevreg] by turris Mar 18, 2009 (8:50 am)
Replying to: kevreg (Oct 03, 2006 6:37 am) I own a 2006 prius,I replaced my first set of tires GY Integrity at 35.000 miles filled with nitrogen,with BFGOODRICH traction t/a,at moment i'm losing 50to60 highway miles per tank,it's got be the tires.
#67 of 67 Re: 2007 Prius Needing One Tire- Touring [michaelcozens] by riposte May 11, 2009 (1:37 pm)
Replying to: michaelcozens (Feb 13, 2008 9:31 pm) Maybe they're being replaced with this new model?   http://www.greencarcongress.com/2009/02/bridgestone-int.html   Bridgestone Introduces LRR Ecopia EP100 Tire at Chicago Auto Show 11 February 2009   Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BTAO) officially launched the Ecopia EP100, a low rolling resistance tire which provides drivers with improved fuel economy without sacrificing wet handling performance.   The Ecopia tire line targets fuel efficient vehicles, including hybrids and electric vehicles and will be used in original equipment and replacement applications. The new Ecopia EP100 is the first aftermarket product in the Ecopia tire line for the North American market, and is a summer replacement tire fitment for popular fuel efficient, hybrid and electric vehicles including the Mini Cooper, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic Hybrid, Nissan Versa, Toyota Corolla and a selection of other conventional vehicles.   Available in H- and V-speed ratings, the Bridgestone Ecopia EP100 has a UTQG of 400AB and will be offered in six different sizes ranging from 14-16 inch. The tire will be available in March in the first phase of a two-phase rollout in 2009.   The Ecopia EP100 incorporates Bridgestone’s NanoPro-Tech materials technology which controls the interaction between polymers, filler materials and other rubber chemicals used in the manufacture of the tire. (Earlier post.)   Design elements in the Ecopia EP100 include 3D Cut Circumferential Ribs to help reduce irregular wear and lessen road noise. Consistent Surface Contact, through a special tread block design, improves wet and dry handling and reduces irregular wear. Interconnected Rib Blocks enhance wet performance and help reduce energy loss. High Angle Lateral Grooves are incorporated into the Ecopia EP100 to help avoid hydroplaning.

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